Backpacker
Six Weeks Out – Thoughts And Musings
It's hard to believe I leave for Georgia in six weeks.
Gear – All the Small Things
All these things are just as integral to getting me to Katahdin as my pack or my hammock. Each piece will have its part to play.
My First Backpacking Trip
A story of my first backpacking trip and what I can take away from it for my thru hike.
Why I’m Hiking – A New and Different Sun
So here it is, in all its scope and glory, my attempt to tell you, the world, and I guess really myself, why I’m hiking the Appalachian Trail:
Pox & Puss O.P.P. #10 – The Quarantine Edition
Hey. How are you doing these days? Did you hear that the Appalachian Trail is kinda closed? We figured if the AT is closed, we'll talk about other stuff right...
Pox & Puss Episode #70 – Eavesdropping with Dan Koeppel
In this episode we talk with Dan Koeppel about his article The Legend of Baltimore Jack in Outside magazine. Dan was searching for an article to write for Outside when...
Backpacking the Pemigewasset Loop 2019
Our gear for spring backpacking in Lincoln, NH. June 1-3, 2019 This hike is a 31.5 miles, like wicked hard, straight up, and the elevation gain is unreal. OK, sure,...
From the AT to the MST: Pre-Trek Musings
I’ve slept in my bed for the last time, I’ve finished the goodbye parade, the seams of my pack are bursting, and my drop boxes are ready to be shipped,...
Steph’s AT Hike, Days Two to Four: Rain, Hail, Critters
Overview of Days 2, 3, and 4 on Steph’s AT hike - including rain, hail, and critters.
What Worked, What Didn’t on My Trek to Maine
Hey folks! A lot of time was spent deciding what to carry as I walked from Georgia to Maine. So I thought I'd briefly try to let you know how...